Reel by Randall Kaplan
Randall Kaplan@randallkaplan 40 MILLION people surf. But what keeps them coming back to the ocean? 🌊 I asked legendary big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton what makes surfing so addictive - and his answer explains why millions of surfers around the world build their lives around chasing waves. It’s not just the adrenaline. The ocean - there’s an energy and connection that’s hard to describe until you experience it. The places - some of the world’s most beautiful destinations also happen to be incredible surf spots. The challenge - the ocean never gives you the same wave twice. Every session is different. The freedom - there’s no perfect way to surf. No script. No formula. As Laird puts it, you get to take out your own paintbrush and create. That may be the real magic of surfing: you can spend a lifetime doing it and the ocean will never give you the exact same experience twice. Surfers - what keeps YOU coming back? Drop your answer in the comments. 👇 Want to apply this same mindset of challenge, growth, and constant improvement to your career or business? I coach a select group of high achievers, entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners to accelerate their careers, grow their businesses, and reach their full potential. DM me “COACHING” to apply. #LairdHamilton #Surfing #SurfLife #OceanLife #SurfCulture
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@ttoommmmyytt Corduroys is one of the most beautiful things surfers see. Surfable or unsurfable. The majestic thing that water wind, the mother Earth give us.
@james_lile It’s the smile 😃….. Everytime Biggest smile = Gratitude 🙏🏻
@jahkekoa leave surfing to da Hawaiians and go back to Country Club will you haoles 🫵🏾
@jpetersonandsons Not even close 40 million you are nuts maybe 15 million
@dianeserra__ im so glad my feed is filling up with Laird on more Podcasts. 🙌
@papasausurfboards Laird you nailed it. It’s different every time and true freedom.
@aran16ml 💯
@deanrothapparel I just don't like the combative culture. Remove that and surfing is the only perfect sport ever. I know why it's combative. Not enough prime wave real estate to go around. So I get it but it's not what surfing is about.
@heidisfruitandjams Everything the stoke friendships the different boards the most amazing friends you make who stay at your house in Washington and the places you stay at in California just the good friends you make
@cindyfarringtonblase He’s right. For me it is a deep respect and love for the ocean.
@plantrekkers Now….hype. You say you surf and all of a sudden you’re one of the cool kids.
@jose_ruales_carretero the man, the myth, the legend! 🤙🏽🇵🇪
@troym.johnson It's an individual sport that brings diverse people together and turns them into brothers and sisters. The camaraderie of surfing with a group of people on a particularly gnarly day and cheering eachother on is one of the greatest feelings of community I've ever felt.
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@troym.johnson I nominate Laird as the new master statesman of surfing. Every time I hear him, lately, he's dropping pearls of wisdom everywhere.
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@wrek_it_ray It’s fun!